For all ages • 1 hour • Jack Murat Coffee Immersion
Walk a real Australian coffee farm in Far North Queensland: see the paddocks, processing, roastery and then taste coffee straight from the source. This one-hour, small-group tour demystifies specialty coffee and links flavor back to land and labor.
More ways to explore the area's outdoor wonders
Hang tight — photos are loading
This usually takes just a second.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
1 hour
Fitness Level
Light walking on uneven farm paths; participants should be steady on their feet and able to climb short steps.
Wildlife
History
Jack Murat is part of a growing Australian specialty coffee movement that prioritizes small-batch production, on-farm processing and traceability.
Conservation
The farm emphasizes small-scale processing and direct sales to reduce waste and transport; visitors are encouraged to follow leave-no-trace habits and respect working areas.
Jack Murat
For all ages • 1 hour • Jack Murat Coffee Immersion
Jack Murat is a working coffee farm in Arriga, Queensland, offering guided tours that reveal the complete coffee production process from planting to cup. Guests walk through coffee rows, see bean development, and learn about harvesting techniques used in Far North Queensland. The farm demonstrates on-site processing, including pulping, drying, and the stages that prepare green beans for roasting.
Guided tours include a look at roasting and brewing methods used by the farm, followed by a tasting of freshly roasted coffee. Visitors experience practical, hands-on explanations of equipment and methods, with opportunities to ask questions about seasonal practices and sustainable considerations relevant to small-scale Australian coffee production. The tour format adapts for public group tours and private bookings, catering to general visitors, coffee enthusiasts, and small groups.
Jack Murat positions the farm as an accessible educational destination that connects land, craft, and flavor. The business emphasizes transparency in each stage of production and provides visitors with clear, demonstrable steps from field to cup. Located in Arriga—part of Queensland’s agricultural region—the farm offers a regional perspective on coffee cultivation in Far North Queensland. All information presented on tours reflects the farm’s actual on-site processes and equipment, ensuring factual learning for guests and authentic tasting experiences.
The farm currently lists two main experiences: the 'Jack Murat Coffee Farm Tour' and the 'Private Coffee Farm Tour'. Each experience guides visitors through planting, processing, roasting and brewing on-site, and concludes with a tasting of freshly roasted coffee sourced directly from the farm. Bookings available.
Location
Arriga, QLD
Far North Queensland farm
Tours Offered
2
Guided coffee farm tours
Experience Type
Farm-to-cup
Processing, roasting, tasting
Private Tours
Available
Book a private visit
Reserve a spot on the Jack Murat Coffee Farm Tour or request a Private Coffee Farm Tour for a personalised farm-to-cup visit.
Wear sturdy shoes
You’ll be on uneven ground and near equipment; closed-toe shoes protect your feet while touring fields and the processing area.
Bring water and sun protection
Far North Queensland sun is strong—carry water and sunscreen even for a short tour.
Ask questions during tasting
Small group sizes make this ideal for interactive Q&A—bring curiosity about processing and roasting.
Reserve ahead during harvest
Group size caps at 12; book early if you plan to visit during peak season or holidays.
Closed-toe shoes
Protects feet while walking among plants and near processing equipment.
Reusable water bottle
Staying hydrated is important in the tropical climate and during outdoor portions of the tour.
summer
Wide-brim hat or cap
Provides sun protection for open-field sections of the visit.
summer
Compact camera or phone
Capture close-ups of cherries, machinery and the roastery—ask before photographing staff closely.